Desktop Technician I Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Desktop Technician I make in Chicago, IL? The average Desktop Technician I salary in Chicago, IL is $52,009 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $47,650 and $57,882. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Desktop Technician with Security Clearance
Abacus Technology Corporation - WASHINGTON , DC
Overview Abacus Technology is seeking a Desktop Technician to provide end user support for a variety of technical issues with laptops, mobile devices and IT har
- 1 day ago
Desktop Support Technician with Security Clearance
DecisionPoint Corporation - HEYBURN , ID
Overview DecisionPoint is seeking a Desktop Support Technician to join our team in supporting the Department of Interior's Bureau of Reclamation within the Colu
- 1 day ago
Desktop Support Technician with Security Clearance
NuAxis Innovations LLC - WASHINGTON , DC
We are a federal IT company on a mission to make customer experience (CX) the center of every government solution. Technology is our Passion. People are our Pur
- 1 day ago
Installation Desktop Technician with Security Clearance
Peraton - WASHINGTON , DC
About Peraton Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reache
- 1 day ago
Desktop Support Technician with Security Clearance
NuAxis Innovations LLC - LAKEWOOD , CO
Job Brief Provide on-site client hardware and software desk-side support and remote client-side support for teleworkers, ensuring minimum user downtime. We are
- 1 day ago
Senior Desktop Technician with Security Clearance
The Tatitlek Corporation - DAHLGREN , VA
Overview Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect
- 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Desktop Technician I in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Desktop Technician I ranges from $47,650 to $57,882 with the average base salary of $52,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,177 to $58,771 with the average total cash compensation of $52,626.

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